The Dark Temptation of the Soul. A Vampire Tale. Season 1: Episode 1. The Diary of Gabriel Von Erlach.This vampire tale, written as journal entries, is the prequel to 'The Dark Salvation of the Soul' --which we shall be re-writing and publishing. Some readers might find some of this work prosaic, although we feel the story does get more flowery, erotic, and darkly romantic as it progresses. It is partly gothic romance and partly vampire fantasy fiction. We do hope you will enjoy it for whatever it is worth.